Flight (Netflix/Amazon Prime) - Denzel Washington plays an alcoholic pilot caught up in a scandal after his addiction gets in the way of his profession
Up in the Air (Netflix) -Director Jason Reitman's impactful drama about the real and personal challenges of an HR professional (George Clooney) and how his life changes when he encounters two women
Parasite (Amazon Prime) - Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho's brilliantly written and skillfully staged new drama traverses multiple genres and themes & delivers a sledgehammer impact with its poignancy
Ready Player One (Netflix/Amazon Prime) - Steven Spielberg does full justice to this big-screen adaptation of Ernest Cline's sci-fi novel of the same name.
A Star Is Born (Amazon Prime) - Bradley Cooper's directorial debut starring himself and Lady Gaga is a dynamite combination of devastating performances and soul-stirring music
Munich (Prime Video) - This chilling & superbly photographed film based on actual events is an account of an Israeli operation to eliminate top members of Palestinian terror outfit Black September
Before Sunrise (Netflix) - Richard Linklater's heartwarming romantic drama is replete with engaging, intellectually stimulating conversations between Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy
The Killing of a Sacred Deer (Netflix)- An appropriately creepy and unsettling psychological thriller from Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos. It has enough deliciously twisted ideas to keep you engaged
The Salesman (Prime Video) - In this Iranian film, an act of revenge has far-reaching consequences. Though there's a morally complex relationship drama on the surface, it is a mystery film in disguise
Shoplifters (Netflix) - An emotionally affecting family drama from Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda that shares similar themes with Parasite. One doesn't see the shocking surprises in the finale
The Raid: Redemption (Prime Video) - An insane Indonesian thriller guaranteed to delight all action movie lovers, it is filled to the brim with jaw-dropping, seemingly impossible fight sequences.
Once Upon A Time in Hollywood (Prime Video) - What's not to love about Quentin Tarantino's immersive trip to a significant period in cinema history?
A Separation (Prime Video) - The film revolves around an Iranian couple seeking a divorce. It is bolstered by strong performances from the leads and enough nerve-wracking drama to power a thriller.
Train to Busan (Netflix) - A terrifying, pulse-pounding ride from start to finish, Train to Busan once again proves that no one can beat Koreans when it comes to making ingenious thrillers
The Host (Netflix) - Not even Hollywood filmmakers have been able to top the imaginative mayhem of this monster thriller from the director of Parasite
JFK (Prime Video) - JFK is a riveting account of the arduous investigation of John F Kennedy assassination. It serves as an example of Oliver Stone's penchant for delivering thrillingly edited films
Kong: Skull Island (Prime Video) - Starring Tom Hiddleston and Samuel Jackson, this alternative take on one of Universal's iconic characters is a wildly entertaining experience
Timecrimes (Netflix) - Darkly humorous and replete with enough paradoxes and twists to make one's head spin, this Spanish time-travel film is one of the superlative entries in the sci-fi genre
Spiderman: Into the Spider-verse (Prime Video) - A comic-book/superhero movie lover's dream-come-true, Into the Spider-verse is a marvellous work of animation
Whiplash (Prime Video) - Miles Teller and JK Simmons face off in this intoxicating mix of Jazz music, obsession, rivalry, and mentor-protege drama. Teller and Simmons perfectly complement each other
